CHICAGO – Two research papers have been awarded the 2026 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Research Paper Award by the Educators of School Librarians Section (ESLS) of AASL. The award recognizes excellence in manuscripts addressing a...
The American Library Association’s (ALA) International Relations Round Table (IRRT) is pleased to announce that the BRIDGE: Building Relationship through International Dialogue & Global Exchange” project has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 IRRT Mission Enhancement Grant.
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has released its annual list of Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning. The Best Digital Tools provide opportunities for school librarians to enhance learning, engage learners, and...
The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) of the American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the Public Library Directors Association of Alabama as the recipient of the 2026 Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award...
CHICAGO – Vernon Hills High School, located in Vernon Hills, Illinois, is the recipient of the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) 2026 National School Library of the Year (NSLY) Award. Sponsored by Follett Content, the NSLY Award annually...
CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) has awarded its seventh annual Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant to Terrebonne Parish Library System in Houma, La., and Union (N.J.) Public Library. The winning libraries will use the grant...
CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) has awarded its 2026 Peggy Barber Tribute Grant, a programming grant named after the transformative ALA leader, to Fresno (Calif.) State Library, Lafayette County C-1 School District, Higginsville, Mo. and...
CHICAGO – Jessie Commerce, assistant librarian at Salem Church Middle School in Richmond, Virginia, is the recipient of the 2026 American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) Frances Henne Award. Sponsored by Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, the $1,250...
CHICAGO – Keely Tolin, Principal at Shawnee Middle School, is the recipient of the 2026 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Distinguished School Administrator Award. Sponsored by ProQuest, the $2,000 award recognizes and honors a school...
CHICAGO – The Connecticut Association of School Librarians (CASL) is the recipient of the 2026 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Chapter of the Year Award. The $1,000 award recognizes the AASL Chapter that is most active and dynamic in...
The Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) is pleased to announce that Dr. Robbie Barber has been selected as the recipient of the 2025-2026 LIRT Librarian Recognition Award.
The Library Instruction Round Table announced that the 2025-2026 Innovation in Instruction Award will be presented to the Bellevue School District Libraries at Lake Hills Elementary School, Bellevue Digital Discovery, and Cherry Crest Elementary School.
CHICAGO – North Carolina School Library Media Association is the recipient of the 2026 American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant. Sponsored by Bloomsbury, the $1,750 grant is given to an AASL Chapter for planning and...
CHICAGO–Core is pleased to announce applications are open for the Career LIFT Award to support skill development and networking opportunities for information professionals. The award consists of up to $1,500 the recipient may use on professional...
The Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table announce ‘Tongues,’ ‘Insectopolis’ and ‘The Night Eaters’ win the inaugural Outstanding Comics for Adults Awards
